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Front End Developer

Our Fortune 500 Tech client is seeking an exceptional front-end developer specializing in web, desktop applications and general software prototyping to participate in developing new and cutting edge experiences for our next generation of software products. As a UI/UX software developer, you will work closely with our design and UX research team as well as software engineers/developers, product managers, marketing, and quality engineers in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment to develop new product offerings and improve existing ones.

Role Responsibilities:Create compelling and immersive prototypes, simulations and demos of possible future experiencesTranslate user experience design specifications into high-quality, production-ready codeWork directly with user experience designers and researchers for interpreting UX specs and receiving feedback on builds via UX ReviewsPublish high-quality components to shared library accessed by engineers across organizationsEnsure implementation is cross-platform/browser compatible, and responsive in mobile devicesSuccessfully communicate conceptual ideas and engineering rationale with diplomacy; Ability to use strong industry knowledge to relate to customer needs and dissolve customer concerns and high level of focus and attention to detailRemain current on new tools, technologies and web design trends, including platforms and plugins as they pertain to interaction techniques, graphics, charting/graphing tools, animation/motion, and video; validate, propose and implement new tools and technologies as appropriate

Qualifications/Requirements:Undergraduate degree and 2-5 years relevant experienceAdvanced knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and libraries; experience templating JS library; JQuery; CRITICAL: Expert experience building complex UI for Web using popular industry frameworks such as Bootstrap or Angular.jsExpert in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/Ajax, JQuery, SCSSAwareness of server side MVC frameworks, web services and web communication protocols and message formats (Prior back end programming is a plus)Experience with building experiences for Windows desktop applications including Win32, WPF and UWP/UWAStrong work ethic with good time management and ability to work with diverse teamsStrong problem solving skillsUnderstanding of UI/UX principalsUI/UX Design in both code and design tools (e.g. Photoshop/Illustrator. InVision, Sketch); experienced using Adobe Suite more generallyFamiliar with Responsive coding best practicesFamiliar with current W3C standards, compatibility issues and fallback strategies for legacy browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer 6 8).Experience with versioning control software (e.g. Git)Familiarity with site maps, wireframes, mockups/compsFamiliarity with browser testing and debuggingUnderstanding of web site hosting and server technologyAble to shepherd a product from concept through developmentAble to process and integrate usability studies, reports, trends, data, and information into plans, deliverables, and recommendations.

MUST PROVIDE some samples, demos or a portfolio of prior work to be considered

Preferences:Highly analytical thinker; with an eye for design and detail along with the ability to put ideas into tangible formExcellent communication and collaboration skillsProactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving; demonstrates initiative and innovation appropriate to the assignment and timeframeAbility to remain flexible, take feedback and implement it, and adjust quickly in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment; and balance competing prioritiesAbility to self-motivate and recognize gaps in overall website or bottlenecks in processes, and propose solutions without direct prompting